Red Orchid Cactus

Plants > Cacti

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Orchid CactusScientific Name: Disocactus ackermanniiCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CactiSize: Stem length: 18–36 in (45–90 cm); Flower diameter: 4.3–5.9 in (11–15 cm)Weight: Epiphytic vegetative mass: 1.5–4.5 lb (0.7–2.0 kg) per mature...

Helmet Gongora

Plants > Orchidaceae & Epiphytic Orchids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Helmet GongoraScientific Name: Gongora galeataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Orchidaceae & Epiphytic OrchidsSize: Flower diameter: 1.5–2.0 in (4–5 cm); Pendulous spike: 6–12 in (15–30 cm)Weight: Clump mass: 1.0–2.5 lb (450–1,100 g)Lifespan:...

Tiger Stanhopea

Plants > Orchidaceae & Epiphytic Orchids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tiger StanhopeaScientific Name: Stanhopea tigrinaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Orchidaceae & Epiphytic OrchidsSize: Flower diameter: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm); Plant clump spread: 1.5–2.5 ft (45–75 cm)Weight: Mature epiphytic clump mass:...

Martin del Campo’s Arboreal Alligator Lizard

Reptiles > Anguidae & Alligator Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Martin del Campo’s Arboreal Alligator LizardScientific Name: Abronia martindelcampoiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Anguidae & Alligator LizardsSize: Total length: 8.5–10.5 in (22–27 cm); Snout-vent length: 4.0–4.8 in (10–12...

Knob-scaled Lizard

Reptiles > Xenosauridae & Knob-scaled Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Knob-scaled LizardScientific Name: Xenosaurus grandisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Xenosauridae & Knob-scaled LizardsSize: Total length: 7.5–10.0 in (19–25 cm); Snout-vent length: 4.0–5.2 in (10–13 cm)Weight: 1.2–2.5 oz (35–70 g);...